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    <p>Getting started with OFBiz is easy and you also have the choice about where you want to start. We have a range of information about OFBiz modules and features as well as an online demo that you can try. After taking a look you want to download and install OFBiz too, then you'll find details about how to do this later in this page.</p>
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                <p>If you would like try out OFBiz, then we have a range of demos that you can login to to see what OFBiz looks like and also to test out any of the modules. Our demos include <strong> demo data </strong> that will help you understand how to use specific modules.</p>
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